[Amova Asset] Launches Information Platform "Crypto Lab." for Cryptocurrencies

Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. (formerly Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd., hereinafter referred to as "Amova Asset") has launched the information platform "Crypto Lab." with the aim of serving as an entry point for understanding cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

About "Crypto Lab."

[Site URL] https://www.amova-am.com/crypto-lab

"Crypto Lab." is a platform that provides information to make digital assets feel more familiar, with the concept of transforming the "difficult" aspects of the world of crypto assets and blockchain into "understandable." It captures cryptocurrencies from multiple perspectives, including technological trends, market conditions, regulatory changes, and related culture, and delivers reliable information in an easy-to-understand format based on the expertise of a financial institution.

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Crypto FAQ

Explains the mechanisms and questions surrounding crypto assets, organized by theme, in an easy-to-understand manner for first-time users.

Crypto Columns

Introduces a wide range of topics in a reading format, including market trends, technological trends, regulatory trends, and news related to various crypto assets.

Background of the Launch of "Crypto Lab."

In recent years, crypto assets and blockchain technology have been increasingly used in a wide range of areas such as investment targets, payment methods, decentralized finance (DeFi), and token issuance platforms. On the other hand, their mechanisms and related fields are complex and change rapidly, making it difficult to grasp the overall picture and understand them.

Under these circumstances, Amova Asset believes it is important to organize and clearly communicate reliable information, leveraging its expertise as a financial institution in the digital asset field, including crypto assets, and has therefore launched this platform.

Furthermore, in collaboration with Japan Bitcoin Industries Co., Ltd., which develops Bitcoin payment infrastructure, we plan to jointly produce and distribute content related to Bitcoin with "Bitcoin Kenkyujo," a media outlet specializing in Bitcoin operated by the company.

Through this platform, Amova Asset will engage in information dissemination that contributes to a deeper understanding of the digital asset field from the perspective of a financial institution.

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About Amova Asset Management

Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. is a global asset management company headquartered in Japan. Established in Japan in 1959, it currently offers diverse investment strategies to individual and institutional investors worldwide. With assets under management of approximately 43.1 trillion yen** managed by over 200* investment professionals globally, we aim to co-create a better tomorrow through advanced investment solutions. Amova Asset Management is a member of the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group. The company changed its name from Nikko Asset Management in September 2025. For more information, please visit www.amova-am.com.

* Includes officers and employees of Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

** Consolidated assets under management (including investment advisory services) of Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

* Information stated is as of the end of March 2026, unless otherwise noted.

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